Authenticity is a daily practice. Living authentically means cultivating the courage to be emotionally honest, to set boundaries, and to allow ourselves to be vulnerable; exercising the compassion that comes from knowing that we are all made of light and darkness, strength and struggle; and nurturing the connection and sense of belonging that can only happen when we let go of who we are supposed to be and embrace who we are. Authenticity demands wholehearted living and loving—even when it’s hard, even when it hurts, and especially when we are wrestling with the shame and fear of “not being enough.” Mindfully practicing authenticity during our most soul-searching struggles is how we invite grace, joy, and gratitude into our lives.
Brené Brown, Ph.D.
Borrowed from Kathy.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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Decisions, decisions...
Seems a getaway to New Zealand would do you a world of good. I hope it can happen in the next months.
The photo is wonderful, Di. Those eyes looking out at the world are just piercing. The quote is very meaningful.
Di, your eye for a great shot astounds me, honestly. love this shot.
Have written and deleted three comments. I give up. This is it--the result of having too much and too little to say.
What *are* those things? I see this symbol all over Germany and I've yet to find out what it is.
Greetings Di - You've got a new fan - such wonderful work! Really looking forward to perusing and reading and checking it all out. Just beautiful!
Kathy VK
p.s. thanks for the link!
Mavi mavi boncuk mavi....I will send an email soon. : )
Oh, Di, don't be so silly. You can't choose postmodern chaos, it chooses YOU! You know that, I'm sure, you just forgot.
Hi Lydia, there's the possibility of a big NZ project next year. We're just waiting to see about funding and all sorts of other complications :) Fingers crossed.
I knew I needed to find something to go with the quote and remembered the Turkish 'evil eyes' we had photographed, RD. I think it worked.
I'm glad you liked it, Van.
Ms V, your comment did make me smile xo
Lisa, wikipedia has the following description but you know, when I first arrived in Turkey I thought them kind of gaudy, by the time I left, I simply loved them. Anyway, an explantion: 'In Turkey evil eye jewelry and trinkets are particularly common. A nazar or evil eye stone (Turkish: nazar boncuğu) is an amulet from ancient mythology that protects against the evil eye. Colourful beads, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, and all manner of decoration may be adorned by this particularly popular symbol, and it is common to see it on almost anything, from babies, horses, doors to cars, cell phones, and even airplanes'
Wednesday, 24 June, 2009
Anonymous Lisa said...
Welcome Kathy, I was delighted to find your blog out there in the world and thank you for your lovely words.
I will send an email soon too, Tonya.
I woke for no reason at 5.30am and your comment made me laugh, Pam. I just forgot, you're so right xo
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